New Filmmakers Los Angeles has unveiled the nominees and jury for its 11th annual awards that celebrate the work of independent filmmakers around the world.
The kudos cover 16 award categories as well as an overall best new filmmaker prize. New Filmmakers Los Angeles (Nfmla) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on nurturing up-and-coming talent and opening doors for filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds. The nominees were selected from independent productions that screened last year during Nfmla’s monthly film festival showcase series.
“We are incredibly pleased with the final selection of our 2023 nominees and when you talk about opportunities for new talent, the Best of Nfmla Awards is it,” said Larry Laboe, Nfmla executive director and co-founder. “We’ve assembled an incredible array of industry professionals and creatives to activate our 2023 jury and these leaders represent every area of the media ecosystem. This is all about getting eyes on the promising new,...
The kudos cover 16 award categories as well as an overall best new filmmaker prize. New Filmmakers Los Angeles (Nfmla) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on nurturing up-and-coming talent and opening doors for filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds. The nominees were selected from independent productions that screened last year during Nfmla’s monthly film festival showcase series.
“We are incredibly pleased with the final selection of our 2023 nominees and when you talk about opportunities for new talent, the Best of Nfmla Awards is it,” said Larry Laboe, Nfmla executive director and co-founder. “We’ve assembled an incredible array of industry professionals and creatives to activate our 2023 jury and these leaders represent every area of the media ecosystem. This is all about getting eyes on the promising new,...
- 4/27/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The Masked Singer is back on our screens for its fourth season.
Debuting on New Year’s Day, the ITV show welcomed a new batch of 13 incognito celebrities to compete in the singing competition.
This season’s first elimination was Ghost, who was unveiled as former football star Chris Kamara.
Jacket Potato is among the slew of contestants who will perform for a star-studded judges panel, consisting of singer Rita Ora, comedian Mo Gilligan, former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall and BBC host Jonathan Ross.
Jacket Potato debuted on The Masked Singer stage on Saturday 7 January, competing against Fawn.
Who is Jacket Potato?
Jacket Potato’s shiny appearance consists of a silver jacket and pants, a shirt that looks like baked beans, polystyrene container shoes, and yellow gloves.
The contestant’s mask is a giant potato with a split in the middle with butter inside. They also wear sunglasses.
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Debuting on New Year’s Day, the ITV show welcomed a new batch of 13 incognito celebrities to compete in the singing competition.
This season’s first elimination was Ghost, who was unveiled as former football star Chris Kamara.
Jacket Potato is among the slew of contestants who will perform for a star-studded judges panel, consisting of singer Rita Ora, comedian Mo Gilligan, former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall and BBC host Jonathan Ross.
Jacket Potato debuted on The Masked Singer stage on Saturday 7 January, competing against Fawn.
Who is Jacket Potato?
Jacket Potato’s shiny appearance consists of a silver jacket and pants, a shirt that looks like baked beans, polystyrene container shoes, and yellow gloves.
The contestant’s mask is a giant potato with a split in the middle with butter inside. They also wear sunglasses.
View...
- 1/7/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Big Brother is just around the corner - we have an eye, a theme and a launch date! But while we're excited about that, it also means Celebrity Big Brother is drawing ever closer, so our thoughts naturally turned to who might be heading into the house this summer.
We've already heard that we're in for a UK vs Us theme this series, but that's nothing without housemates, so we've rounded up the rumours - from the likely to the... not at all likely. Read on to see who might be popping in...
Janice Dickinson
Who? "The world's first supermodel", Janice used to be a very outspoken judge on America's Next Top Model. She's been on I'm a Celebrity, and also hit the headlines recently after alleging that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her.
The rumour: Janice has been rumoured to be going into the house for ages now, with some...
We've already heard that we're in for a UK vs Us theme this series, but that's nothing without housemates, so we've rounded up the rumours - from the likely to the... not at all likely. Read on to see who might be popping in...
Janice Dickinson
Who? "The world's first supermodel", Janice used to be a very outspoken judge on America's Next Top Model. She's been on I'm a Celebrity, and also hit the headlines recently after alleging that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her.
The rumour: Janice has been rumoured to be going into the house for ages now, with some...
- 8/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Wondering what you're going to do when X Factor and Strictly end? Fear not friends, because yet another series of Celebrity Big Brother is just around the corner. It is expected to return on January 5 on Channel 5 and this year it will have a "twisted fairytale" theme.
Emma Willis and Rylan Clark will be back in January with another batch of famous (and not so famous) faces, willing to humiliate themselves for our amusement.
Here are 15 early rumours about potential housemates for the 2015 series.
1. Danniella Westbrook
The former EastEnders actress has had a terrible 2014 and she's recently been on This Morning talking about her financial plight, so it isn't a surprise to hear that she's a new hot favourite to be heading into the house. Producers will no doubt hope that she's prepared to spill the beans about her troubles with drug addictions.
2. Sammy Winward
She seems like a bit of a long shot,...
Emma Willis and Rylan Clark will be back in January with another batch of famous (and not so famous) faces, willing to humiliate themselves for our amusement.
Here are 15 early rumours about potential housemates for the 2015 series.
1. Danniella Westbrook
The former EastEnders actress has had a terrible 2014 and she's recently been on This Morning talking about her financial plight, so it isn't a surprise to hear that she's a new hot favourite to be heading into the house. Producers will no doubt hope that she's prepared to spill the beans about her troubles with drug addictions.
2. Sammy Winward
She seems like a bit of a long shot,...
- 12/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Non-stop flatulence, a dead possum, and being too darn sexy. Are these the most ridiculous I'm a Celebrity fights in the history of the jungle?
After Croc campmates Melanie Sykes and Vicki Michelle bickered over a pencil in last night's show (November 26), we reminisce over some of the silliest spats over the years.
From Brian Harvey's continual wind to Darren Day being too darn sexy - here are 10 absurd jungle rumbles:
1. Darren Day's too sexy for the jungle?
Sizzling sexual chemistry or far too much flatulence? It was almost impossible to keep up with Darren Day and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's love/hate relationship in the 2002 series.
Palmer-Tomkinson shocked the entire nation as she revealed the root of their tension was all down to Day's unbridled sexiness, shouting: "I'll tell you why I am very uptight. It's because I think you are so f**king sexy."
Most put it...
After Croc campmates Melanie Sykes and Vicki Michelle bickered over a pencil in last night's show (November 26), we reminisce over some of the silliest spats over the years.
From Brian Harvey's continual wind to Darren Day being too darn sexy - here are 10 absurd jungle rumbles:
1. Darren Day's too sexy for the jungle?
Sizzling sexual chemistry or far too much flatulence? It was almost impossible to keep up with Darren Day and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's love/hate relationship in the 2002 series.
Palmer-Tomkinson shocked the entire nation as she revealed the root of their tension was all down to Day's unbridled sexiness, shouting: "I'll tell you why I am very uptight. It's because I think you are so f**king sexy."
Most put it...
- 11/27/2014
- Digital Spy
The majority of Digital Spy readers were not upset to see The Only Way is Essex's Gemma Collins quit I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Collins left the ITV reality series in its third day, after struggling to adapt to the harsh environment of the Australian jungle.
A poll of 18,766 Digital Spy readers found that 57.07% of those who voted found Collins to be "more irritating than having a snake lodged in their shorts".
42.93% of readers were upset by Collins's departure because of her outrageous personality.
Collins initially told I'm a Celebrity's Bush Telegraph that she "never felt so unhappy in all [her] life" than during her time in the jungle.
Gemma Collins, Katie Price, Brian Harvey: 9 I'm a Celebrity jungle quitters
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
"I have to go, it's been three days now, you have to get me out of here,...
Collins left the ITV reality series in its third day, after struggling to adapt to the harsh environment of the Australian jungle.
A poll of 18,766 Digital Spy readers found that 57.07% of those who voted found Collins to be "more irritating than having a snake lodged in their shorts".
42.93% of readers were upset by Collins's departure because of her outrageous personality.
Collins initially told I'm a Celebrity's Bush Telegraph that she "never felt so unhappy in all [her] life" than during her time in the jungle.
Gemma Collins, Katie Price, Brian Harvey: 9 I'm a Celebrity jungle quitters
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
"I have to go, it's been three days now, you have to get me out of here,...
- 11/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Gemma Collins was pictured making a hasty departure at Brisbane airport after quitting I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! yesterday (November 19).
The Towie star left the jungle on Wednesday after just three days of languishing inside the Celebrity Slammer, and arrived at the airport to fly back home later that day.
Gemma Collins, Katie Price, Brian Harvey: 9 I'm a Celebrity jungle quitters
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
Collins, who broke down before she even entered the jungle and later claimed she might have contracted malaria, wore big black sunglasses and an all-black outfit as she prepared to fly back to the UK.
She was even greeted by a fan who offered her a ham sandwich, something - along with a packet of Quavers - that she had said she was missing after days of only porridge to eat.
After initially appearing downcast and sombre,...
The Towie star left the jungle on Wednesday after just three days of languishing inside the Celebrity Slammer, and arrived at the airport to fly back home later that day.
Gemma Collins, Katie Price, Brian Harvey: 9 I'm a Celebrity jungle quitters
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
Collins, who broke down before she even entered the jungle and later claimed she might have contracted malaria, wore big black sunglasses and an all-black outfit as she prepared to fly back to the UK.
She was even greeted by a fan who offered her a ham sandwich, something - along with a packet of Quavers - that she had said she was missing after days of only porridge to eat.
After initially appearing downcast and sombre,...
- 11/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Edwina Currie and Jake Quickenden are joining I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Ex-Conservative MP Currie and former X Factor contestant Quickenden will make their debut in the jungle on tonight's (November 20) episode.
I'm a Celeb Edwina Currie: 'I used to meet lots of rats - in politics'
Quickenden admitted before entering the competition that he was shocked by the offer to compete on I'm a Celebrity.
"Things like this don't happen to me," he declared. "I am just a normal bloke. I said yes straight away. It is such an amazing show. I used to watch it with my older brother and we both said we'd love to do it one day."
Quickenden continued: "It's a real adventure and it is. I am going to take this opportunity with both hands. I want to relish everything that is thrown at me.
'I actually haven't stopped grinning since I got offered this.
Ex-Conservative MP Currie and former X Factor contestant Quickenden will make their debut in the jungle on tonight's (November 20) episode.
I'm a Celeb Edwina Currie: 'I used to meet lots of rats - in politics'
Quickenden admitted before entering the competition that he was shocked by the offer to compete on I'm a Celebrity.
"Things like this don't happen to me," he declared. "I am just a normal bloke. I said yes straight away. It is such an amazing show. I used to watch it with my older brother and we both said we'd love to do it one day."
Quickenden continued: "It's a real adventure and it is. I am going to take this opportunity with both hands. I want to relish everything that is thrown at me.
'I actually haven't stopped grinning since I got offered this.
- 11/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Gemma Collins has earned herself a joint record by quitting I'm a Celebrity... Get me Out of Here! after just three days of languishing in the jungle's Celebrity Slammer.
Gemma Collins: Are you glad or sad she's quit I'm a Celebrity?
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
While she's not the first star to walk, she (and her fellow record holder, see below) did it far quicker than the rest*.
*Excluding Malcolm McLaren, who never even made it into the jungle in 2007, claiming the camp was a "glorified film set" and that the show was "fake".
Can you remember the rest of the celebrities who opted to leave the show? Here are nine along with the days they lasted and their reasons for leaving:
1. John Lydon
Days lasted: 11
Not long after calling viewers "fucking c**ts" for not voting him off the...
Gemma Collins: Are you glad or sad she's quit I'm a Celebrity?
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
While she's not the first star to walk, she (and her fellow record holder, see below) did it far quicker than the rest*.
*Excluding Malcolm McLaren, who never even made it into the jungle in 2007, claiming the camp was a "glorified film set" and that the show was "fake".
Can you remember the rest of the celebrities who opted to leave the show? Here are nine along with the days they lasted and their reasons for leaving:
1. John Lydon
Days lasted: 11
Not long after calling viewers "fucking c**ts" for not voting him off the...
- 11/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Tinchy Strider, Gemma Collins, Melanie Sykes and Michael Buerk (What?) were all confirmed to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! this afternoon.
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Tinchy Strider, Gemma Collins, Melanie Sykes and Michael Buerk (What?) were all confirmed to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! this afternoon.
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
The rumour mill has closed down, we now know the full lineup for the latest Celebrity Big Brother, and we at Digital Spy are rather chuffed, as we got quite a few of them right in our predictions!
There are a couple of surprises in amongst the usual dose of models you'd never heard of, American stars who have probably never heard of Big Brother, and talent from yesteryear desperate for some kind of comeback.
While the celebs get used to their new surroundings, here follows a quick guide to your new friends for the next couple of weeks.
Casey Batchelor
Say it with me now. 'Whooooo?' Here's your token glamour model that you're totally forgiven for never having heard of, unless you're a regular reader of Nuts or Zoo magazine.
Apparently, according to the Channel 5 press release, Casey is "most known for her 34GGs". Most likely in there...
There are a couple of surprises in amongst the usual dose of models you'd never heard of, American stars who have probably never heard of Big Brother, and talent from yesteryear desperate for some kind of comeback.
While the celebs get used to their new surroundings, here follows a quick guide to your new friends for the next couple of weeks.
Casey Batchelor
Say it with me now. 'Whooooo?' Here's your token glamour model that you're totally forgiven for never having heard of, unless you're a regular reader of Nuts or Zoo magazine.
Apparently, according to the Channel 5 press release, Casey is "most known for her 34GGs". Most likely in there...
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Rebecca Adlington came over all teary following a confrontation with Matthew Wright over the cooking of a possum on I'm a Celebrity last night (November 25).
The Olympic swimmer had advised Wright to keep the the fire low to stop the food from burning at the suggestion of Kian Egan, before the broadcaster started frantically gesticulating, saying: "Stop telling me what to do. I know what he wants but I can't do it when every decision I make, you undermine." However, the pair speedily made amends.
Speaking of spats in the jungle, we dig out 8 of I'm a Celeb's classic campfire fights - from Darren Day's fartgate to Janice Dickinson threatening to fry Lynne Franks' breasts - below:
1. Out, sparko!
'Dark Destroyer' Nigel Benn criticised Scottish comedian Rhona Cameron for her "constant moaning" on I'm a Celebrity back on the first series in 2002, while she in turn accused him of being homophobic.
The Olympic swimmer had advised Wright to keep the the fire low to stop the food from burning at the suggestion of Kian Egan, before the broadcaster started frantically gesticulating, saying: "Stop telling me what to do. I know what he wants but I can't do it when every decision I make, you undermine." However, the pair speedily made amends.
Speaking of spats in the jungle, we dig out 8 of I'm a Celeb's classic campfire fights - from Darren Day's fartgate to Janice Dickinson threatening to fry Lynne Franks' breasts - below:
1. Out, sparko!
'Dark Destroyer' Nigel Benn criticised Scottish comedian Rhona Cameron for her "constant moaning" on I'm a Celebrity back on the first series in 2002, while she in turn accused him of being homophobic.
- 11/26/2013
- Digital Spy
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'s start date has finally been confirmed by ITV and the 13th series is set to return on Sunday, November 17.
Westlife's Kian Egan and Towie's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex are a few of the stars rumoured to be entering the jungle this year.
As we count down the days and anticipate which celebrities will be forced to eat kangaroo anuses and buffalo balls, we look back at some of the show's most hysterical stars - from Helen Flanagan to Paul Burrell - below:
Not So Macho
Sinitta screamed and sobbed her way through I'm a Celebrity in 2011. Obviously this meant the former pop star kept getting chosen to take part in the Bushtucker trials - much to her fellow contestants' dismay - and even suffered a panic attack when faced with a box of dead insects.
She also spent an...
Westlife's Kian Egan and Towie's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex are a few of the stars rumoured to be entering the jungle this year.
As we count down the days and anticipate which celebrities will be forced to eat kangaroo anuses and buffalo balls, we look back at some of the show's most hysterical stars - from Helen Flanagan to Paul Burrell - below:
Not So Macho
Sinitta screamed and sobbed her way through I'm a Celebrity in 2011. Obviously this meant the former pop star kept getting chosen to take part in the Bushtucker trials - much to her fellow contestants' dismay - and even suffered a panic attack when faced with a box of dead insects.
She also spent an...
- 11/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Britain's Got Talent boyband The Mend have revealed that they are happy to be tagged "the new East 17" following their reality TV audition last weekend. The four-piece performed a cover of 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay' on Saturday's Bgt, which won them a spot in the second round of the ITV1 talent show. However, it was their unusual fashion choices and edgy style that caused many viewers to compare them to the '90s pop act. Speaking to Digital Spy about the comparisons, the group said: "A lot of people have referenced the East 17 thing. But we like East 17, so we Take That as a compliment. "We just hope we can be as successful, (more)...
- 4/3/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
East 17 have announced plans to release a new album later this year. The pop group, who will officially unveil Dark Light on April 2, revealed that their new material has been inspired by Kings of Leon. A press release for the new album read: "It showcases the band's new transatlantic rock sound, reminiscent of bands like Kings of Leon and U2 and even artists like Brian Adams and Billy Joel. "It's a brave move and one that's paid off on a record that's as catchy as 'Summer Of 69' and as soft rock and big-sounding as it gets." East 17 songwriter Tony Mortimer added: "I think everyone is subconsciously inspired by American music and rock 'n' roll and this time around we wanted to do something more live with less tricks." (more)...
- 2/21/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Everyone loves karaoke. Even those people who vehemently deny the fact – ply them with enough Babycham and they’ll be up doing their finest Tom Jones in double quick time, crooning like it’s noone’s business. And in the same way that the hugely successful Guitar Hero franchise channelled that inherent need we have to strum an air guitar in appreciation of a song, there have been a raft of games, lead by We Sing and Lips that succeed because of how infectious music is.
The track list is very much geared towards melding some fine karaoke classics, like Bananarama’s “Venus” and the frankly brilliant “Never Gunna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, with modern favourites from the likes of Adele and Coldplay and some additions from the Unspoken Classics Songbook like Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” and Madness’ “It Must Be Love”. As a tracklist in its own right,...
The track list is very much geared towards melding some fine karaoke classics, like Bananarama’s “Venus” and the frankly brilliant “Never Gunna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, with modern favourites from the likes of Adele and Coldplay and some additions from the Unspoken Classics Songbook like Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” and Madness’ “It Must Be Love”. As a tracklist in its own right,...
- 10/6/2011
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Brian Harvey has filmed the fitting of a pre-pay electricity meter in his home against his wishes and under the supervision of the police. The former East 17 star recorded the officers acting on the magistrates' warrant. The video was later uploaded to the YouTube channel of conspiracy theorist David Icke with the title 'Brian Harvey - Police State Walthamstow'. The singer noted repeatedly throughout the clip that he was not liable for bills sent by Southern Electric bills because they were addressed to a Mr H Harvey. At the end of the clip, he claims that "communist China springs to mind" and suggests that we are living in a "police state". Watch the Brian Harvey video below: Harvey (more)...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Brian Harvey has filmed the fitting of a pre-pay electricity meter in his home against his wishes and under the supervision of the police. The former East 17 star recorded the officers acting on the magistrates' warrant. The video was later uploaded to the YouTube channel of conspiracy theorist David Icke with the title 'Brian Harvey - Police State Walthamstow'. The singer (more)...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Nordic Games Publishing has today unveiled the full tracklist for the upcoming release of We Sing UK Hits for the Nintendo Wii, showcasing six decades of iconic British Music. The theme for We Sing UK Hits is ‘British Legends’ and the tracklist reads like a who’s who of internationally successful artists from the UK including Elton John, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Queen, Radiohead and Adele.
The full tracklist is as follows and you can listen to the playlist on Spotify now by clicking this link: We Sing UK Hits.
1 Adele Chasing Pavements 2 Amy Winehouse Rehab 3 The Animals The House of the Rising Sun 4 Bananarama Venus 5 The Beautiful South A Little Time 6 Blur Girls and Boys 7 Bucks Fizz Making Your Mind Up 8 Coldplay Speed of Sound 9 David Bowie Let’s Dance 10 Dido White Flag 11 Dusty Springfield Son Of A Preacher Man 12 East 17 Stay Another Day 13 Eliza Doolittle Pack Up 14 Elton John...
The full tracklist is as follows and you can listen to the playlist on Spotify now by clicking this link: We Sing UK Hits.
1 Adele Chasing Pavements 2 Amy Winehouse Rehab 3 The Animals The House of the Rising Sun 4 Bananarama Venus 5 The Beautiful South A Little Time 6 Blur Girls and Boys 7 Bucks Fizz Making Your Mind Up 8 Coldplay Speed of Sound 9 David Bowie Let’s Dance 10 Dido White Flag 11 Dusty Springfield Son Of A Preacher Man 12 East 17 Stay Another Day 13 Eliza Doolittle Pack Up 14 Elton John...
- 8/18/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
East 17 have announced plans for a comeback in 2011, but without former member Brian Harvey. Original members Tony Mortimer, Terry Coldwell and John Hendy will return, along with new recruit Blair Dreelan, aka Sparx. The 1990s boyband attempted a full reunion in 2006, but split soon after following arguments within the group. They will release a new single titled 'Secret of My Life' in July, followed by a short tour starting in Glasgow on July 15. They reunited for a one-off show in November 2009, with Mortimer also concentrating on solo work. Speaking to Digital (more)...
- 5/25/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Royal Wedding Trivia! Celebrity look alikes funny T-Mobile dance video goes viral hours before the Royal Wedding and keeps going strong all week long -- [May 3] Count on YouTube to make history funny. Jill and Kevin's Wedding Entrance Dance video, a YouTube classic that went viral back in 2009, has had over 64 million hits in recent time. Why? Because the funny video inspired cellular phone carrier T-Mobile to make their own Royal Wedding Entrance Dance Video Parody as an advertising gimmick, and of course it too has gone viral. The Royal Wedding Entrance Dance viral video has skyrocketed in popularity since it was introduced last week. Overnight, just hours before the royal wedding, the viral video leaped up 25 percent in viewership from four million hits to five million hits. You can see the video here. Why was the short movie such a success? Thanks to great casting of celebrity look alikes that...
- 5/3/2011
- by Helium
- Green Celebrity
T-Mobile TV celebrates the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton with the help of a host of royal lookalikes, dancing down the aisle to music from East 17. The video has gone viral on the Internet, gaining almost 5 million views.
Check it out!
Check it out!
- 4/18/2011
- Extra
Click here to view the embedded video.
We’re Obsessed with this hilarious new T-Mobile Commercial — it makes us want to get up and dance!
The excitement is palpable for the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William — we just hope it’s half as fun as the one portrayed in this new viral video!
The clip, part of an ad campaign for T-Mobile, features a hilarious take on the April 29 festivities, envisioning a British spin on the now-classic wedding video in which the party danced to Chris Brown‘s “Forever.”
Impersonators of the whole royal family, including the bride, groom, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles, get their grove on to East 17′s “House of Love,” and the result is hilarious!
We’ve been sharing this with all of our friends — isn’t it hilarious?
– William Earl
Read more about the Royal Wedding!
We’re Obsessed with this hilarious new T-Mobile Commercial — it makes us want to get up and dance!
The excitement is palpable for the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William — we just hope it’s half as fun as the one portrayed in this new viral video!
The clip, part of an ad campaign for T-Mobile, features a hilarious take on the April 29 festivities, envisioning a British spin on the now-classic wedding video in which the party danced to Chris Brown‘s “Forever.”
Impersonators of the whole royal family, including the bride, groom, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles, get their grove on to East 17′s “House of Love,” and the result is hilarious!
We’ve been sharing this with all of our friends — isn’t it hilarious?
– William Earl
Read more about the Royal Wedding!
- 4/18/2011
- by William Earl
- HollywoodLife
For fans of the Royal Family, there might only be one thing better than watching Kate Middleton and company walk down the aisle - and it involves some hip choreography. But if T-Mobile was calling the shots on April 29, that's just what wedding watchers would get: one big dance party at the Westminster Abbey. In an ad for the cell phone provider, Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles doppelgangers boogie their way down the aisle to pop boy band East 17's "House of Love." The video, which borrows inspiration from the...
- 4/16/2011
- by Alison Schwartz
- PEOPLE.com
Janet Street Porter has laughed off the suggestion that she might have remained friends with any of her I'm A Celebrity... co-stars. The columnist finished fourth on the 2004 series of the ITV1 reality show, which featured Brian Harvey, Vic Reeves, Joe Pasquale, Sophie Anderton and others. Asked if she was friends with any of the people from the show, Street-Porter told Metro: "Don't be ridiculous. They don't (more)...
- 1/12/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Insiders have claimed that X Factor boyband One Direction are guaranteed a record deal, even if they don’t win the show in two weeks time.
The Sun reports that Simon Cowell has already commissioned writers and producers for their debut album and plans to cash in on the boys cute looks and legions of female fans sooner rather than later.
“It’s a done deal,” a source told the paper. “Writers and producers connected with his Syco label have already been asked to pitch tracks for the group.”
The music mogul is also said to be planning an edgier image for the boys, when they begin their showbiz career properly.
“Although they’re young he doesn’t want them to be squeaky clean,” the insider added. “He knows they will connect better by being edgy, like Jls or even East 17.”...
The Sun reports that Simon Cowell has already commissioned writers and producers for their debut album and plans to cash in on the boys cute looks and legions of female fans sooner rather than later.
“It’s a done deal,” a source told the paper. “Writers and producers connected with his Syco label have already been asked to pitch tracks for the group.”
The music mogul is also said to be planning an edgier image for the boys, when they begin their showbiz career properly.
“Although they’re young he doesn’t want them to be squeaky clean,” the insider added. “He knows they will connect better by being edgy, like Jls or even East 17.”...
- 11/30/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Musician Brian Harvey has reportedly made his acting debut in a short film. A movie featuring the East 17 singer is rumoured to be vying for this year's Virgin Media Shorts competition. The short features Harvey's character embarking on an affair with his best friend's girlfriend. It concludes with a massacre scene where Harvey and the girl are seemingly left for dead. It is not (more)...
- 6/29/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
News that veteran stick-tickler Dodd and East 17 chanteur Harvey are going to be in a Norfolk-set short film is sure to re-draw the map of great screen partnerships
Forget Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Heat. Forget the two movies that Robert Redford and Paul Newman made together. Forget, even, that scene from Pretty Woman where Richard Gere and Julia Roberts hump each other on the piano. If you're looking for the definitive on-screen partnership of our time, then look no further than Ken Dodd and Brian Harvey from East 17, who'll soon be coming to a 10-minute film set in Norfolk.
Dodd, now 82, and Harvey, still just 35, have apparently been cast in an unnamed short that should soon be doing the festival circuit. Little is known about the film, other than a) it's about a jealous boyfriend who suspects that Brian Harvey is having an affair with...
Forget Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Heat. Forget the two movies that Robert Redford and Paul Newman made together. Forget, even, that scene from Pretty Woman where Richard Gere and Julia Roberts hump each other on the piano. If you're looking for the definitive on-screen partnership of our time, then look no further than Ken Dodd and Brian Harvey from East 17, who'll soon be coming to a 10-minute film set in Norfolk.
Dodd, now 82, and Harvey, still just 35, have apparently been cast in an unnamed short that should soon be doing the festival circuit. Little is known about the film, other than a) it's about a jealous boyfriend who suspects that Brian Harvey is having an affair with...
- 4/26/2010
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Plan B has admitted that he penned a song for several friends who formed a boyband while they were at school. The 'She Said' singer revealed that he started his career in music aged 11 when he wrote a track for his friends' fledgling group E7. He told Radio 1: "I think from age 11 I attempted writing my first song. A group of friends of mine were just starting a boyband up called E7 because East 17 had just had a hit with 'Stay Another Day' so I was like, 'Oh I'll write for you'. "I was 10 or 11, I remember going home and writing them a song. I didn't have any music or anything. I don't remember what it was about, but that was my first attempt and I knew I could do it from that (more)...
- 4/1/2010
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
Robert Pattinson tops all the best-dressed lists, but surely those voting are confusing good looks with style
I'm not sure I understand these 100 best-dressed men lists. The most recent I read had some entries that were inarguable – Tom Ford, Mark Ronson – but a lot that set the Wtf-o-meter off the scale, including David Cameron and the number one, actor Robert Pattinson.
Now, no one's going to argue Pattinson isn't a good-looking man, but I'm not sure his appeal rests on his clothes. The best-dressed list offers as proof the fact that typing his name into Google yields 9m results. The issue is that a hefty proportion of those are fan sites set up by excitable teenage girls, historically not the greatest judges of male sartorial elegance, given that over the years they've variously screamed at the Bay City Rollers, East 17 and Little Jimmy Osmond. I have seen video evidence...
I'm not sure I understand these 100 best-dressed men lists. The most recent I read had some entries that were inarguable – Tom Ford, Mark Ronson – but a lot that set the Wtf-o-meter off the scale, including David Cameron and the number one, actor Robert Pattinson.
Now, no one's going to argue Pattinson isn't a good-looking man, but I'm not sure his appeal rests on his clothes. The best-dressed list offers as proof the fact that typing his name into Google yields 9m results. The issue is that a hefty proportion of those are fan sites set up by excitable teenage girls, historically not the greatest judges of male sartorial elegance, given that over the years they've variously screamed at the Bay City Rollers, East 17 and Little Jimmy Osmond. I have seen video evidence...
- 3/6/2010
- by Alexis Petridis
- The Guardian - Film News
East 17 have reportedly confirmed that they will reunite as a four-piece for a one-off performance this weekend. Songwriter Tony Mortimer rejoined the 1990s boyband for a comeback show in 2006 but the group soon split again after a falling out. Mortimer had been booked to play the Wild & Live show at London's Royal Albert Hall this Saturday as a solo artist but asked along former bandmates Brian Harvey, Terry Coldwell and John Hendy, The Sun reports. Harvey said: "The last reunion was a bit of a rushed job, we had to do a gig and documentary. It got a bit out of hand because time was against us. "This time around (more)...
- 11/9/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Danniella Westbrook returned to EastEnders for the fourth time in September, making an immediate impact on Albert Square as the feisty Sam Mitchell. The soap star's troubled private life during her youth was lived out in the tabloid press, as she achieved notoriety for her turbulent relationship with Brian Harvey, her brief appearance on I'm A Celebrity... and her battles with cocaine addiction. Keep reading to find out ten facts that you probably didn't know about the Walthamstow actress. 1. Danniella was born in Walthamstow, East London on November 5, 1973. Her father Andy was a taxi driver and her mother Sue was a shop assistant. 2. Westbrook is one of the many celebrities to have come from the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Other stars that attended the establishment include Billie Piper, Danni Behr, Denise Van Outen, Emma Bunton and the Appleton sisters. (more)...
- 10/14/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Daniella Westbrook returned to EastEnders for the fourth time in September, making an immediate impact on Albert Square as the feisty Sam Mitchell. The soap star's troubled private life during her youth was lived out in the tabloid press, as she achieved notoriety for her turbulent relationship with Brian Harvey, her brief appearance on I'm A Celebrity... and her battles with cocaine addiction. Keep reading to find out ten facts that you probably didn't know about the Walthamstow actress. 1. Daniella was born in Walthamstow, East London on November 5, 1973. Her father Andy was a taxi driver and her mother Sue was a shop assistant. 2. Westbrook is one of the many celebrities to have come from the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Other stars that attended the establishment include Billie Piper, Danni Behr, Denise Van Outen, Emma Bunton and the Appleton sisters. (more)...
- 10/14/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Rebel Theater Company will present a series of staged readings of Little Rock written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. Little Rock presents untold stories of nine young teenagers otherwise known as ?Little Rock Nine? and their struggles, strengths, hardships, and triumphs over the tragic events of the 1957 Little Rock crisis. The readings will be September 29th at 7pm, September 30th at 12noon and 7pm at Union Square Theater, 100 East 17 Street. Seating is limited. For ticket information, contact wicgrsvp@gmail.com.
- 9/3/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
East 17's Terry Coldwell had DJ Talent and a 'Thriller' dance routine at his wedding to partner Faye Satterley. Coldwell competed against Sandra Dickinson, Phil Turner and Nicola McLean on Living reality show Four Weddings, where the celebrities attend and rate each other's nuptials. Speaking about his ceremony, the boyband singer told Digital Spy: "What you can expect from my wedding is me and Faye doing the 'Thriller' dance. We'd seen it on YouTube at a few people's weddings and thought, 'We both like Michael Jackson, it would be funny, let's do it!' "Easy 17 played and that went down really well and a friend of ours in East 17 is DJ Talent. (more)...
- 9/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Terry Coldwell has claimed that East 17 felt loved again after playing this year's Glastonbury. The singer said that the gig on the opening night of the festival was like the boyband's "early days". "I don't use the word amazing a lot, but it was amazing. It felt like the early days of the '90s. When we went on stage, I got a rush from head to toe," Coldwell told Digital Spy. "There was 10,000 in the tent and it was spilling outside with people. "It was weird because we got there late, we missed our original slot and everyone told us when we arrived, 'All the fans are dying to see you!' I associated Glasto with rock music, so to have all these people wanting to see us was absolutely wicked." He added: "In England we get a bit of a tough time. But just for that one...
- 9/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
East 17 star Terry Coldwell has claimed that Nicola McLean was the most competitive contestant on Living's celebrity edition of Four Weddings. Coldwell and McLean compete with Sandra Dickinson and Phil Turner on the reality show, where celebrities attend and rate each other's weddings. "It was a bit daunting turning up to people's weddings that you're not really invited to," Coldwell told Digital Spy. "But I got stuck in and got chatting to everyone. I did a few nutty things so I'm half tempted to watch it back actually - it should make good TV... I've never worn as many suits in (more)...
- 9/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Living has announced that it will screen four celebrity weddings later this year as part of a new show. Four Weddings, billed as the marriage version of Come Dine With Me, sees a string of brides put under the microscope on their big day. Through the ten-part series, the newlyweds will have their nuptials critiqued by three rival brides as they compete to win a luxury honeymoon. A special celebrity finale will then feature the weddings of four famous couples (more)...
- 7/1/2009
- by By Dan French
- Digital Spy
Brian Harvey has revealed that he is eager for Tony Mortimer to make a return to East 17. The singer admitted that he hopes the pair can overcome their past feud, which started following controversial comments Harvey made about drug use in 1997. "I feel a little bit bad, it was his group, now he's not in it and it's us three," he told The Sun. "No-one's died, it's not something none of us can get over. Hopefully we'll be able to sort something out." The group, who have not enjoyed chart success (more)...
- 6/22/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
A student has immortalised East 17 star Brian Harvey in artwork for her graduation piece. Nicky Carvell, who attends Royal Academy Schools in London, used the former boyband star as the inspiration behind her final project. "I was obsessed with East 17. I grew up in Hemel Hempstead, but my dad used to drive me around Walthamstow looking for Brian. We never found him but we met this guy in a car park who claimed to be his mate," she told This Is London. (more)...
- 6/17/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Tony Mortimer has confirmed that he wrote a song with late East End gangster Reggie Kray. The former East 17 songwriter was a pallbearer for Kray at his funeral in October 2000 and told Stv's The Hour that the pair composed a song together before he passed away. Mortimer said: "He wrote a poem called 'Falling Rain' and I changed some of the words around and put some music to that. "It's a ballad, it's really good. I've never released that, I've got it at home and I've got a copy of it with a Scottish singer called (more)...
- 6/4/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Tony Mortimer has revealed that he "welled up" at his recent solo comeback show. The former East 17 singer, who performed a live set in London last week, admitted that playing the group's back catalogue had been an emotional experience. "I was a complete bag of nerves before going on stage," he told The Sun. "Even halfway through the first song I was thinking whether or not to walk off. (more)...
- 6/2/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Tony Mortimer has admitted that he is "nervous but excited" about his upcoming solo shows. The former East 17 singer will perform in London on May 28, his first live set since the group briefly reunited as a four piece three years ago. "It's a big deal for me as I've only performed once in the past ten years. We've been rehearsing a lot for it and I'm still nervous but excited (more)...
- 5/25/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Tony Mortimer has announced details of an "intimate" live solo show on May 28. The former East 17 star will perform the group's biggest hits as well as showcasing some of his new material at the Monto @ 229 in London. "My songs were - thank God - some of the most influential and biggest selling songs from the nineties," he said. "I have a strong desire to perform the songs in an intimate environment and give people the chance to hear them again in a 100% live atmosphere. I have always wanted to play them in an organic way and in some cases, break the songs down to the bare skeleton acoustics. (more)...
- 4/3/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Tony Mortimer has revealed that he plans to cover Take That songs as he tries to launch a solo career. The former East 17 singer claimed that he could 'improve' the quality of the boyband's music when he performs it live. "We are running through 15 tracks and playing around three covers," he wrote on his blog. "A few have asked for a Take That cover - well there's definitely room for improvement on those songs, that's for sure." During the height of their fame in the 1990s, East (more)...
- 2/13/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Former East 17 star Tony Mortimer is said to be trying to launch a solo career. The singer has been in talks with old record label executives in a bid to rekindle the success he achieved in the 1990s, according to The Sun. Mortimer enjoyed eleven Top 10 singles and four hit albums as part of the group before leaving in 1997. The band's brief reunion in 2006 was thwarted when Brian Harvey and Mortimer came to blows. "Tony was devastated (more)...
- 2/6/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
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